Connection to the app and initial setup of the VARIO digital system
Last edited:5. March 2021|Publishing date:10. February 2021|Basics
The VARIO App can generally be used with and without a connected VARIO digital system and also works on instruments that establish a standard MIDI connection to your mobile device (such as most digital pianos do).
However, some features are only available to VARIO users, including (VARIO) system settings.
So first establish a connection between the app and the VARIO, if this has not already been done:
With a USB cable connection, the connection will usually be established automatically, immediately after plugging in.
Further information on the possible USB cable connections can be found in section “Connectivity”
Connecting to MIDI
In the MIDI CONNECTION block, tap CONNECT MIDI DEVICE.
In the upper part of the dialog all available devices (but not necessarily already connected devices) are displayed.
Tap on an entry BECHSTEIN-USB or the model number of your piano if it appears in the upper part. The connection is active if it is marked with a checkmark.
A Bluetooth-MIDI connection can be established in the lower part:
Tap on “Connect / Disconnect” and select your instrument from the list of Bluetooth devices.
Black entries are “visible” devices via Bluetooth-MIDI, grey entries refer to earlier, unavailable connections.
The dialog closes automatically as soon as the connection has been established.
The VARIO App can generally be used with and without a connected VARIO digital system and also works on instruments that establish a standard MIDI connection to your mobile device (such as most digital pianos do).
However, some features are only available to VARIO users, including (VARIO) system settings.
So first establish a connection between the app and the VARIO, if this has not already been done:
With a USB cable connection, the connection will usually be established automatically, immediately after plugging in.
Further information on the possible USB cable connections can be found in section “Connectivity”
Bluetooth connection not yet connected
Establishing a MIDI connection
Open the menu via the burger icon ≡ and tap on MIDI Connection.
In the upper part of the dialog available (or more precisely: not necessarily already connected) devices are shown.
Display of an active Bluetooth connection
Display of an active Bluetooth connection
Select the model number of your piano from the list when it appears in the upper part. The connection is active when the Bluetooth icon is brightly lit.
Display of an active Bluetooth connection
In the lower part (below MIDI Scope) your instrument is displayed if you have connected it via USB cable.